Nutrition

NutritionBy Kyle N. and James

-Kids and adults need carbohydrates-Two major types: simple and complex-Simple sugars in fruit and milk-Starches include bread, crackers, pasta, and rice-Grains still contain these vitamins and minerals-The body breaks sugars, absorbed into blood-Insulin needed move blood into the cellsCarbohydrates By Kyle N. By Kyle N.

-Cause the blood sugar level to rise -Scientists study eating foods cause rises blood -Carbohydrates give you energy

Carbohydrates By Kyle N. By: Kyle N.

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Many types: A, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, B-12, C,Helps prevent diseases and keeps you healthyFound in Meats, Fruits, Vegetables and Seafood Vitamin C removes toxic substances from body Vitamin B3 dilates the blood vesselsVitamin B12 prevents AnemiaSupplementary Pills if allergys to foods

Vitamins By: James

Vitamin B-12 Strengthens the Immune SystemVitamin B-6 Reduces the effects of Heart DiseaseVitamin B-6 Improves VisionAll Vitamins Help Nervous SystemVitamin A Protects Against Cancer and Strokes

Vitamins By James

-Many foods contain protein -Protein builds up, maintains, and replaces tissues -Muscles, organs, Immune system, made of protein-Body uses protein to make specialized protein -Your body uses protein to make hemoglobin -When you eat foods, your stomach works-Protein in food are called amino acidsProtein by Kyle N.

-Amino acids can be reused to make proteins -22 amino acids body can make 13Protein By Kyle N.

Fibre Makes you pooFibre cannot be digestedFound in plants, fruits, vegetables, grains,Can help lower blood cholesterolThe best, most delicious foods have fiberFiber itself has no calories

Fibre By Kyle N.

Found In:whole-grain breads and cerealsfruits like apples, oranges, bananas, berries, prunes, and pearsgreen peaslegumes (split peas, soy, lentils, etc.)Artichokesalmonds

Fibre By Kyle N.

Types:CalciumChlorideMagnesiumPhosphorusPotassiumSodiumSulphurAll minerals build strong bones and teeth

Minerals By James

Calcium builds strong bonesRecommended 1300 mg for 9-18 yearsFound in yogurt milk cheese and eggnog Chloride maintains proper blood volumeFound in olives, tomatoes, salt, celery Magnesium makes healthy immune systemPhosphorus involved in formation of cells Potassium keeps healthy heart; prevents bone loss Minerals By James

4 types:SaturatedUnsaturatedTrans Fatty AcidsHydrogenated and Partial HydrogenatedProvides 9 calories per gramVital for proper functioning of bodyProvides needed fatty acids: obtainable only by foodFats By James

Saturated in butter, cheese, milk, ice-cream, meatsUnsaturated has lots of caloriesFatty Acids found in donuts, fried foodHydrogenated is hardened oil, example: margarineFats By James

Washes down nutrients and mineralsFound in most beverages, vegetables and fruitMineral Water; 15 flavoursAlso Vitamin WaterWater is essential to survivalOver hyrdation is dangerous

Water By James

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